§ 10B-11. Recommissioning. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 10B‑11. Recommissioning.

(a)        A commissionednotary may apply for recommissioning no earlier than 10 weeks prior to theexpiration date of the notary's commission.

(b)        A notary whosecommission has not expired must comply with the following requirements to berecommissioned:

(1)        Submit a newapplication meeting the requirements of G.S. 10B‑6, except for G.S. 10B‑6(2).

(2)        Meet all therequirements of G.S. 10B‑5(b), except for G.S. 10B‑5(b)(5), (6),and (9).

(3)        Achieve a passingscore on the written examination required under G.S. 10B‑8(b). Thisrequirement does not apply if the notary is a licensed member of the NorthCarolina State Bar, or if the notary has been continuously commissioned inNorth Carolina since July 10, 1991, and has never been disciplined by theSecretary.

(c)        An individual mayapply for recommissioning within one year after the expiration of theindividual's commission. The individual must comply with the requirement ofsubsection (b) of this section. The individual must also fulfill theeducational requirement under G.S. 10B‑8(a), unless the Secretary waivesthat requirement. (1991,c. 683, s. 2; 1995, c. 226, s. 2; 2005‑391, s. 4; 2006‑59, s. 5.)